Assignments for
Basic Electrical Engineering
(BE01000051)
B.E. Semester 1st and 2nd (All
Branches)
Directorate of Technical Education, Gandhinagar,
Gujarat
L. D. College, Ahmedabad
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Electrical Engineering of this Institute (GTU Code: 028) has satisfactorily
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Engineering (BE01000051) for the academic year______________.
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Basic Electrical Engineering (BE01000051)
Assignments – Course Outcome matrix
Course Outcomes (COs):
CO-1 : Apply fundamental electrical laws and circuit theorems to electrical circuits.
CO-2 : Analyze single phase and three phase AC circuits.
CO-3 : Describe operating principle and applications of static and rotating electrical machines.
CO-4 : Understand the wiring methods, electricity billing, and working principles of
circuits protective devices and personal safety measures.
CO-5: Understand the electrical safety and purpose, types and scope of earthing systems
Sr.
Objective(s) of Experiment CO1 CO2 CO3 CO4 CO5
No.
1. Assignment-1 √
2. Assignment-2 √
3. Assignment-3 √
4. Assignment-4 √
5. Assignment-5 √
Basic Electrical Engineering (BE01000051)
Index
(Progressive Assessment Sheet)
Sr. Objective(s) of Experiment Page Date of Date of Assessme Sign. of Remar
No. No. perform submiss nt Teacher ks
ance ion Marks with date
1 Assignment-1
2 Assignment-2
3 Assignment-3
4 Assignment-4
5 Assignment-5
Total
Assignment-1:
Date:
Relevant CO: Apply fundamental electrical laws and circuit theorems to electrical circuits.
1) Find the current delivered by battery in the given circuit.
2) Find the equivalent resistance between A & B for given circuit.
3) Derive equations for star to delta transformations.
4) Determine the current in each branch using the Nodal analysis for given circuit.
5) Using superposition theorem, calculate branch current I20.
6) Determine thevenin’s equivalent circuit between terminal A & B.
7) Find IL using Norton’s theorem for given circuit.
8) An initially uncharged capacitor is in series with resistor and connected to dc supply at
t=0. State their expression and define the time constant.
Rubric wise marks obtained:
5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Needs more work
Rubrics Knowledge Calculations Writing Journal work and Total
skills submission
Marks
Assignment-2
Date:
Relevant CO: Analyze single phase and three phase AC circuits.
1) A coil takes a current of 10.0 A and dissipates 1410 W when connected to a 230 V, 50 Hz
sinusoidal supply. When another coil is connected in parallel with it, the total current taken
from the supply is 20.0 A at a power factor of 0.866. Determine the current and the overall
power factor when the coils are connected in series across the same supply.
2) A circuit, having a resistance of 4.0 Ω with an inductance of 0.5H and a variable capacitance
in series, is connected across a100V,50Hz supply. Calculate capacitance required to attain
resonance, voltages across inductor and capacitor at resonance and Q factor.
3) For the balanced system shown in figure, find: a) The magnitude of the line current b) The
magnitude of the line and phase voltages at the load c) The real, reactive and apparent
powers consumed by the load d) The power factor of the load
4) The line voltage and wattmeter reading of balanced Y connected load are V L=400W, W1=-
540W, W2=750W respectively. Find the total active power and reactive power absorbed,
impedance and power factor of the load.
5) An alternating voltage has the equation v = 141.4 sin 377t, what are the values of (a) RMS
voltage (b) frequency (c) the instantaneous voltage when t = 3 ms?
6) Prove the average power in an AC circuit is equal to 𝐜𝐨𝐬 ∅ .
7) Compare the relation between star and delta connections of line voltage, phase voltage, line
current and phase current.
8) Write the properties of series and parallel resonance.
Rubric wise marks obtained:
5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Needs more work
Rubrics Knowledge Calculations Writing Journal work and Total
skills submission
Marks
Assignment-3
Date:
Relevant CO: Describe operating principle and applications of static and rotating electrical
machines
1) LV winding is always nearer to the core. Interpret the statement.
2) classify the types of transformer.
3) Describe the construction and working of single phase transformer.
4) Explain the construction and working of single phase induction motor.
5) Give classification of single phase induction motor and explain each in detail.
6) Explain the generation of rotating magnetic field of single phase induction motor.
7) A 2000/200V, 20 kVA transformer has 66 turns in the secondary. Calculate a) Primary turns
b) Primary and secondary full load currents (neglect the loss).
8) An ideal 25 kVA transformer has 500 turns on the primary winding and 40 turns on the
secondary winding. The primary is connected to 3000V, 50 Hz supply. Calculate a) primary
and secondary currents on full load b) secondary emf c) the maximum core flux.
9) A 50 Hz, single phase transformer has 6600/400V having emf per turn is 10 V and the
maximum flux density in the core is 1.6T. Find the (a) Suitable number of primary and
secondary turns (b) Cross sectional area of the core.
10) Why are single-phase induction motors commonly used in household appliances?
11) How does a single-phase induction motor operate in a refrigerator?
12) What are the advantages of using a single-phase induction motor in water pumps?
13) Why are fans generally equipped with single-phase induction motors?
14) What role do single-phase induction motors play in air compressors?
15) How does a single-phase induction motor enhance the portability of electric drills?
16) What are the main components of a brushless DC motor?
17) How does the working principle of a BLDC motor differ from a brushed DC motor?
18) What are the advantages of using a brushless DC motor over a conventional DC motor?
19) Explain the role of electronic controllers in the operation of BLDC motors.
20) How does the absence of brushes in a BLDC motor impact its efficiency and lifespan?
21) Why are BLDC motors preferred in electric vehicles over traditional induction motors?
22) How do BLDC motors improve the efficiency of washing machines?
23) What advantages do BLDC motors offer in computer cooling systems?
24) How are BLDC motors utilized in blowers and HVAC systems?
25) What makes BLDC motors ideal for use in modern laptops?
Rubric wise marks obtained:
5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Needs more work
Rubrics Knowledge Calculations Writing Journal work and Total
skills submission
Marks
Assignment-4
Date:
Relevant COs: Understand the wiring methods, electricity billing, and working principles of
circuits protective devices and personal safety measures.
1) Write safety precautions for Electrical Appliances.
2) State and explain in brief important electrical characteristics of battery
3) Give the comparison of fuse, MCB, ELCB and MCCB.
4) What are the different types of lamps used in lighting applications?
5) Calculate current, resistance and energy consumed by an oven rated 230V, 1kW when used
for 20 hours. Also, calculate the electricity bill at the rate of Rs. 7/unit.
6) What are the different types of light fixtures, and where are they commonly used?
7) How do reflectors enhance the efficiency of lighting systems?
8) How do incandescent, fluorescent, and LED lamps differ in terms of efficiency and lifespan?
9) What factors should be considered when selecting a lamp for a specific application?
10) Calculate the electricity bill amount for a month of April, if 4 bulbs of 40 W for 5 h, 4 tube
lights of 60 W for 5 h, a TV of 100 W for 6 h, a washing machine of 400 W for 3 h, a water
pump of 0.5 HP for 15 minutes are used per day. The cost per unit is Rs 3.50. Consider 1
HP = 746 watts
Rubric wise marks obtained:
5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Needs more work
Rubrics Knowledge Calculations Writing Journal work and Total
skills submission
Marks
Assignment-5
Date:
Relevant COs: Understand the electrical safety and purpose, types and scope of earthing
systems
1) Write safety precautions for Electrical Appliances.
2) How does earthing protect electrical appliances and human safety?
3) How does improper earthing lead to electrical hazards?
4) Explain plate and pipe earthling with diagram.
5) What are the common causes of electrical fires, and how can they be prevented?
6) How does an ammeter and voltmeter work, and how should it be connected in a circuit?
7) Explain the difference between a wattmeter and an energy meter.
8) What is the function of a wattmeter, and how is it connected in an electrical circuit?
9) How does an energy meter measure electrical energy consumption?
10) Why is it important to use the correct range while measuring voltage or current?
Rubric wise marks obtained:
5=Excellent 4=Very Good 3=Good 2=Fair 1=Needs more work
Rubrics Knowledge Calculations Writing Journal work and Total
skills submission
Marks
Basic Electrical Engineering
(BE01000051)
Assignments prepared by
Prof.M.I.Siddiqui/ Prof.V.M.Dholakiya
Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering,
L.D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad
Branch Coordinator
Dr. J.R.Iyer
Professor, Electrical Engineering
L.D. College of Engineering
Ahmedabad
Committee Chairman
Dr N M Bhatt
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
L. E. College, Morbi
